Bridge City running back Ashton Hunter tore his ACL and will miss the entire 2013 high school football season, head football coach Cris Stump confirmed via phone call.

Hunter hurt his knee during workouts when he jumped up to defend a pass. It was a non-contact injury.

The loss of Hunter is a huge blow to the Bridge City team, as Hunter led all District 21-3A returning players in rushing with 1,355 yards and 14 touchdowns. He was also a first-team all-District 21-3A running back.

Despite missing the football season, Stump says that Hunter will be ready for baseball season, where he was a first-team all-district outfielder for the Cardinals.